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Sunday, 17:18, 20/02/2022

Winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes Vietnam

VOV.VN - Phia Oac Mt. peak in Vietnam’s northern Cao Bang province has been covered with heavy winter frost after a strong cold spell hit Vietnam on February 19.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 1 — This is the first time frost has been seen in the area this year as nighttime temperatures drop to just about -2 to -5 degrees Celsius with light rain and strong winds.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 2 — Currently, frost has covered primeval forests and construction works on top of the Phia Oac mountain range which is more than 1,900m above sea level.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 3 — The temperature has also fallen to only about 2-3 degrees Celsius with light rain in the lower part of Cao Bang province, according to a local official.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 4 — Local authorities have warned people about the bad weather conditions to protect human and animal health.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 5 — “We have encouraged local people, especially the elderly and children, to put on warm clothes and stay indoors as much as they can to protect themselves from severe weather," says the official of Cao Bang province.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 6 — Every year, Phia Oac Mt. peak attracts thousands of tourists when frost sets in. Local authorities put up warning signs of slippery roads and landslides on traffic routes to avoid accidents.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 7 — The cold spell, the strongest this winter, strikes northern Vietnam early on February 19, and is expected to last for three days.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 8 — The cold is moving further inland, causing temperatures to drop to a low of four degrees Celsius in the mountainous areas and about 9 degrees Celsius in the plain.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 9 — Besides the Phia Oac Mt. peak in Cao Bang, Mau Son Mt. peak is also being covered with frost.

winter frost sets in up north as cold spell strikes vietnam picture 10 — The cold spell is forecast to last for three days.

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